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5 Facts You Didn't Know About Transformer Character Bumblebee! Plus, Check Out The Trailer!

Published by Callen Charles | 06, Jun 2018

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He stings like a bee but he ain’t no bee.

The Transformer trilogy’s films were the most talked about for movie goers and till this very day, it seems the producer, Michael Bay, is not stopping any time soon. Bay has produced all the Transformer films including this popular Autobot.

Fan favourite Transformer character, Bumblebee, is going to have its own solo film and the first trailer was released few hours ago!Autobot transform!

The trailer came out just few hours ago and there are interesting facts that we didn’t about him.

1. He introduced the world to the new Camaro

Apparently, Chevrolet (the famous American car company) has stopped producing the Camaro in 2002 but after the first live-action Transformer film, Chevrolet used the product placement opportunity to help relaunch the brand.

2. Hasbro lost the right to his name in the 90’s

The company that owns the right of the Transformer franchise and products, Hasbro, almost lost the ‘Bumblebee’ name. According to reports, in the mid-90’s they were too focused on their other franchises to the point his name was lost. Fortunately they got it back soon after.

3. An actual ‘Transformer’ costume that works!

Back in 2014, a boy named Triston wanted a Bumblebee Transformer costume for Halloween, which his dad was able to made one that can actually “transform”.

4. Bumblebee outsold Optimus Prime

In 2016, there was an auction for Bumblebee Camaro and Optimus Prime truck in which the Camaro out bitted the truck for a whopping US$167,200 (RM664,283).

5. It’s a prequel

His upcoming solo movie (which is set to be released sometime in 2018) is a prequel from the first Transformer film. The film is to be set in the 80’s and it will dive-in more into his origin.

Watch the trailer below and get your tickets in advance.

The film is starring Hailee Steinfled, John Cena, and more. Hopefully this movie has the same action packed like the previous Transformer films.

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